In my experience ALL hondas kick in at that RPM, ive never driven a vehicle with Vtec so i dont know what it would feel like... As far as i know, all 97--> EX's have V-TEC.. It SHOULD say Vtec on your Head, but if it doesnt, you just look for the Vtec Solenid (I believe its located between the head and the throttle body...) But i could be talking out my ass.. so wait for someone with a real car to answer yoru question
